I was just listening to the A-trak remix of "Get 'em high", from The Graduate mixtape. First of all, that song is awesome. Trizzy mashes the a capella track with the Knife's "Heartbeats" instrumental (well, Karin sings on the chorus), and the result is a lighthearted party track. I was enjoying it as usual, until the part of the song I dread -- Common's verse. I don't really like Common that much. I haven't heard his early work, but am really unimpressed with the latest records, as well as how he seems more intent on being recognized for his "unique" style than his subpar rap skills. After a few solid minutes from Kanye and A-trak, Common takes the mic, almost stumbling over the oh-so-heinous line "Real rappers is hard to find -- like a remote."
...Seriously? Who let him keep that line in there? Why was this not cut? Where was the quality control in the studio? Evidently taking the day off. An awkward sounding, just-plain-bad analogy. Shame, Common, shame.
What are some of the worst lyrics, hip hop or otherwise? Share them, it'll be fun!
